It appears to be difficult to write about responsibility, maybe because, as Jokerine shows us, it is a complex topic. She shares her mind map with us, which shows lots of interconnected aspects of what responsibility means for her, and hopes to turn some of this “into real posts” in the future.
Veo Claramente wrote how it is sometimes mainly her feeling of responsibility that keeps her going, when other sources of motivation are hard to find. I wrote about choices for the future, and responsibilities I feel with respect to them.
Rosa of Fairer Science explains that an important aspect of their goal, increasing women’s and minorities’ representation in the sciences, is that work by a diverse field of scientists is more likely to be good and applicable for all in a diverse world.
I wrote about behavior of some scientists, and how it can fit with the responsibility I expected scientists to have. I do hope that more diversity would also bring more responsibility here.
Female Science Professor writes about balancing teaching responsibilities with the travel required for a successful scientific career.
The Astrodyke asks readers for female scientists in movies and does get several answers in the comments. We’re still underrepresented on screen as well as in faculties, it seems. More scienctists in media: Peggy from Women in Science has some summer reading suggestions featuring women scientists.
Contribution has been somewhat low this time around — I don’t know if it was the topic, the season with either travelling or weather to spend time outside rather than blogging, or something else. Feedback would be nice! You’ll have a whole month until the next Scientiae carnival is held at twice tenured.
Great carnival, Amelie. I think it’s probably just the summer doldrums for posts. I kept meaning to post, but then didn’t manage to do so in time.
Good carnival! I agree with sciencewoman that it’s a summer issue — as you know, I almost missed it, myself! It was a great topic, though, and I appreciated having a reason to write about it.
This is the first Scientiae I missed…very irresponsible of me, so to speak. Sigh. I am very sorry. I’m usually last minute on every carnival and this time I just couldn’t do it…last week was bad, with doctor visits and anxiety and headaches nearly every day last week. Maybe I’ll write a little something and post it here in the comments later. As for the rest of it, I’m sure it’s the summer…classes over, no grading to do, nice weather, so many things to do outside…so many distractions from the computer. That’s a good thing, in some ways.
Thanks for all your comments! I am now reassured that it was mainly a summer issue :) And please don’t worry about not having contributed this time — I don’t think it is irresponsible, to use Zuska’s words, to skip blogging if there are so many other things requiring your attention.